Youth Soccer Coach

Benefits :

• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms
• Training & development

Soccer Shots is an engaging children's soccer program with a focus on character development. Our caring team positively impacts children's lives on and off the field through best-in-class coaching, curriculum, and communication.

We specialize in programs for children ages 2 through 8 years old and are dedicated to providing high-quality, foundational soccer training that prepares children for a lifetime of soccer.

We are looking for caring and engaging full-time coaches who can coach a minimum of 40 sessions per week (sessions last from 30 to 45-minutes in length) in our daycare, after-school, and public park programs, and can assist in other company events as needed. All employment is at-will.

Though we continue to grow, we are still a family business at heart. We aim to develop each of our coaches in areas including leadership, early childhood education, and sports management.

Why coach for Soccer Shots?

• Best-in-class, nationally-recognized training program to prepare you to teach and coach soccer skills to children ages 2-8.
• Ongoing education to continuously improve in your coaching.
• Annual salary of $24k, with an opportunity to increase.
• Flexible hours include opportunities to coach sessions in the morning, afternoons, or weekends.
• Fun, engaging, and creative culture within a growing business.

Requirements

• Must love impacting children and enjoy the game of soccer.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
• Experience working with young children
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Soccer playing or coaching background (preferred)

Responsibilities

It is a coach's responsibility to manage and direct all duties related to the operation of a Soccer Shots session, including, but not limited to, the following :

Preparation

• Attends coaches meeting at beginning of season.
• Reviews online curriculum (prepared for you ahead of time, and aligned with Colorado state early education standards).
• Maintains equipment in proper condition and arrives on time to set-up field for session.

Coaching

• Ensures the safety and well-being of every child.
• For childcare sites, gathers children from classroom and returns after session (note : for public location, no pick-up / drop-off required).
• Follows proper on-site protocol for each location, as prepared and provided by Soccer Shots supervisor.
• Conducts fun and positive 30 to 45-minute sessions, following the weekly Soccer Shots curriculum.

Communication / Administration

• Communicates in a timely fashion with supervisor about any changes, challenges, or important information.
• Completes online attendance sheet for each session.
• Submits time sheet per payroll policy.
• Returns equipment and leftover supplies to supervisor upon completion of each season.

Soccer Shots coaches are :

• Safety-conscious : the top priority is the safety of children under their care.
• Caring : engage with each child through specific and positive affirmation.
• Organized : plan ahead and conduct each session according to the provided curriculum.
• Responsible : commit to doing what is expected of them as an outstanding coach and "face" of Soccer Shots.
• Energetic : bring Soccer Shots to life by creating a fun and positive atmosphere for each child.

We also love referrals! If you know of someone who might be interested in joining our team, please pass along this position!